The ten most beautiful buildings in Los Angeles

If you think that Los Angeles is lost in monotonous skyscrapers, then you are very mistaken - there are a lot of beautiful buildings in the city. Top 10 of them collected edition Time out.

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10. Bullocks wilshire

There are fewer high-end shops and the copper on the Bullocks Wilshire tower has turned green - but all this does not detract from the elegance of this structure. в art deco style. It was a car store, and although it has been home to the law school for 20 years, its clear and strict vertical lines still attract the eyes of motorists.

9. Stahl house

Even if you have never seen it live, you will definitely recognize this building and understand what makes it special. There is hardly anything more to this building than an unusual roof, floor-to-ceiling windows and a swimming pool, but it exudes the magic of Hollywood Hills homes that many strive for all their lives.

8. Department of Water and Energy

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The Department of Water and Energy seems so light, as if the entire building is floating. And it really floats - the entire building is surrounded by moats with fountains. The building looks most beautiful at night, when the play of water and light creates a glow around it.

7. Eames house

The architect couple, Charles and Ray Ames, were known for their intelligence and love of life. Both qualities were evident in this building. Thanks to its excellent location, economical exterior and immaculate interior, this home remains a favorite Southern California residence.

6. Los angeles city hall

Among the small neighbors, who are now located next to this building, it looks like a real white giant. Moreover, it is beautiful both outside and inside.

5. Eastern Columbia Building

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Broadway continues to recover, and Eastern Columbia Building still standing - a reminder that the Downtown street was always beautiful. The stunning Art Deco tower was not meant to become a style icon in Los Angeles, but after a major renovation in 2004, it became a popular landmark for Los Angeles residents. The turquoise and bright terracotta trim above the entrance and the blue of the clock tower make heads turn.

4. Bradbury building

From the outside the building doesn't look like much of an architectural landmark, but walk through the arched entrance and you'll find yourself on a stunning, light-filled alley surrounded by beautiful buildings.

3. Griffith Observatory

“If people could look through a telescope,” J. Griffith argued, “it would change the world.” Just climbing to the top of the scientific sanctuary is enough to understand everything; the secure building exudes peace and tranquility while the lights of Los Angeles twinkle below. Inside, the vaulted ceiling of the rotunda is decorated with a magnificent painting by Hugo Ballin.

2. Walt Disney Concert Hall

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This acoustic pearl, the construction of which cost 247 million dollars. The building still looks new, so a walk through it will be doubly enjoyable.

1 Union Station

Union Station was the last of the open large American railway stations, its value at the time of opening was 11 million dollars. Traveling on trains has already gone out of fashion, but the station is as beautiful as it was on its opening day.

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